Tuesday was a fun and unusual day of work and eats! Instead of working from Olympia or Spokane - we were in the big citayyy of Seattle. I’m excited to share and link up with my fellow bloggers!
BREAKFAST
On my way to LAX with my favorite maniac cab driver (gets me from my folks’ place to the airport in 12 minutes - it’s unheard of) I snacked on a banana. (Sorry Mom - I stole the last one out of the fruit bowl on my way out the door!)
En route on the plane, I had one of the Vega All-in-One meal bars. The nutritional profile is pretty stellar - this bar packs protein, probiotics, Omega-3’s, antioxidants, etc. While I usually make an effort to grab eggs and fruit before I board my early morning flights, that didn’t happen today. When eating a pre-packaged food, I’m trying switch away from processed bars like ThinkThin to bars from brands that are more plant-based and whole-foods oriented, like Vega. I give this bar two thumbs up!
LUNCH
I swung by Whole Foods on my way into the office and stocked up on goodies for the week. I LOVE this “5 for 5” option they had at the WFM in Seattle - you get a scoop of each of these five salads for $5. A totally cost-effective way to eat at WFM!
They gave me enough food to last two lunches (THAT’S $2.50 A LUNCH!!!!), so I ate half and then stored the rest for tomorrow. Each salad was vegan and gluten free. This plate had a quinoa salad with edamame, some kind of black bean/spinach salad, a peanut tofu dish, a spicy cabbage slaw, and a kale tahini salad. Yes yes yes!
SNACK
After seeing this Honey Sunflower Butter on Emily’s blog, I had to try it! With a little gala apple on the side, and some iced tea. I have to say - I’ve experimented with almond butters and other nut butters over the years, but I think PB will always be #1 in my heart. This nut butter really grew on me, though, as I enjoyed my snacktime and watching the ferries go to and fro from Seattle.
DINNER
We had a team celebration in honor of some promotions at the firm, and the event was at THE SPACE NEEDLE. What a cool way to kick off our week in Seattle! I actually ate dinner in my hotel room before heading over to the event - more deliciousness from Whole Foods Market. This was more kale tahini salad with rosemary roasted sweet potatoes and salmon “candy”.
The event itself was a lot of fun, and it was great to connect with more colleagues. The views were wonderful, of course!
DESSERT
Back in hotel room, I realized I had clocked over 17,000 steps on this rest day - just walking around Seattle, (up and down the aisles of Whole Foods), and to and from the Space Needle. I love having a fitbit!! I then ate a couple of almonds and some squares of Lilly’s stevia-sweetened coconut dark chocolate. You know, to tide me over until breakfast :).
Today we are doing another team event, called Savor Seattle. It’s a culinary walking tour of some of Seattle’s best restaurants. I’m not sure my team could have chosen an event that I could be more excited for. I’ll be sure to document for you all!
Thanks for stopping by! 
I can’t wait to read about the Savor Seattle event! Maybe I’ll get a few ideas for our meeting there in March! I can’t wait to go back in November and try a few more restaurants.
Also I am in love with all things Vega! Their protein supplements, bars, everything!
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie recently posted…Phil’s Disney Birthday Adventure Part 1: Blue Zoo and Hollywood Studios
I’ll definitely pass along any all-star places we hit up today!
Dani recently posted…WIAW - Seattle Eats
Our local healthy grocery store does a plate like that and it’s awesome
Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
I rarely go to WFM for lunch, but now I may seek it out even when I’m home in SF. What a good deal!
Dani recently posted…WIAW - Seattle Eats
I miss Seattle! What a great time of year to visit…before the grey rainy winter weather comes! I am with you about PB. I will sometimes enjoy other nut butters but PB is my ultimate fav lately. Enjoy your week in the city!
Kate @ Kate Lives Healthy recently posted…WIAW #64
I’m so happy to be here for work! It’s a beautiful time of year.
Dani recently posted…WIAW - Seattle Eats
Your seafood game is always on point. Seattle looks like a really lovely place- I hope to visit one day!
The 5 for 5 deal sounds too good to be true. Whole Foods needs to plant itself near me!
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I’m totally taking advantage of my hotel being next to a Whole Foods this week! And I dunno, I haven’t gotten tired of the almost-daily salmon meals while I’m on the road.
I have always wanted to go to Seattle, so I am SUPER jelly!! I don’t have a WFM here in country-town-USA
But, salmon “candy”? UMMM I need that! Glad you are having a great time! I love posts like this.. mostly because I am nosy! lol. 
Thanks for sharing your adventures and eats. Cheers!
I know it sounds crazy - salmon “candy” - but it was smoked with some kind of maple sugar or brown sugar. Not too sweet or anything but it somehow made it candy-like. It was delicious!!
You’ve just added Seattle to my travel bucket list!!!!!!
Arman @ thebigmansworld recently posted…Copycat Subway Meatball Marinara Sandwich + WIAW #269
Oh, absolutely! But make sure to go in the late summer - definitely the best time of year to go here
Holy moly now that’s a deal! And so true that steps add up so quickly when you’re on vacation and walking everywhere eh? I’m with the others… this gives me the Seattle bug
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Yeah, and I’m not even on vacation in Seattle! Just a business trip! Where I spend wayyy too much time on my butt at a desk!
Those Vega bars, I haven’t had one in such a long time, and I used to love them so much!
Katalina@ Peas and Peonies recently posted…Lemon Bar Raspberry Mousse Cake with Mint Sugar
they are really tasty! definitely a solid find. pretty high in calories, so good for a meal on the road.
Wow! I didn’t know about WFM’s salad deal. That’s awesome! My hubby works next to the flagship WFM and walks there for lunch often, whereas I work in an area surrounded by drive-thrus. I’m even more jealous now!
Seattle is just beautiful! I can’t wait to hear about your team event!
Jessica @ Balance and Thyme recently posted…WIAW #7 and Sweet Potato Pancakes!
That would make me so jealous!! I hear the flagship WFM is just insanity.
Wow, your work hosts such cool events! I bet the view from the Space Needle at night was amazing! And I’m really excited about this “5 for 5” deal at WF….thanks for the heads up
P.S. I’m responding to your email tonight! I hope we are able to work out a time to meet.
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For sure!! It’s the WF near Cornish downtown